


SQUASH, Early 
Prolific Straightneck 
Marcross—An early wilt-resistant yel- 
low hybrid, producing deep golden 
yellow kernels 7 days earlier than 
Goldcn Bantam. Ears 6 to 7-in. long, 
with 12-14 rows of large sweet kernels. 
73 days. 
Stowell’s Evergreen — White. Large 
ears about 8-in. long; big kernels, very 
sweet. One of the best late varieties. 
95 days. 
Open-Pollinated 
Bantam Evergreen—A cross of Golden 
Bantam on Stowell’s Evergreen. 14 to 
18 rows. Deep, rich golden kernels, 
tender, sweet. 90 days. 
Black Mexican—Pure white corn with 
purplish-black seed. Ears are 7 to 8 in. 
long, 8 rows. Cylindrical straight 
rowed. 88 days. 
Country Gentleman or Shoe Peg— 
Prolific late variety. Favored by can- 
ners. Irregular kernels, very deep, 
slender, sweet. 93 days. 
Golden Bantam—The best and most 
favorably known of all the yellow va- 
rieties. Stalks often have 2 ears. Ears 
8 rowed, kernels broad, with tender 
hull, sweet and of very fine flavor. 80 
days. 
POP CORN 
South American—Large eared yellow 
sort, enormous when popped. 100 days. 
CRESS 
Curled or Pepper Grass—Grows very 
quickly. Use for flavoring salads, for 
garnishing, or as a green in sand- 
wiches. Has an agreeably pungent 
taste. Best if used when young. 40 days. 
Pkt. 10c. 
CUCUMBER 
A and C—A long dark green cucumber 
which merits a trial. Uniform, nearly 
cylindrical, well rounded at ends. 
Davis Perfect—Midseason. 9 to 10 in. 
long, tapered both ends, good color. 68 
days. 
Early Fortune—Rich, dark green fruits 
with firm, crisp, pure white flesh. 
Grows to 9 by 214-in. Ships well, and is 
highly resistant to disease. 66 days. 
Early Whité Spine (Extra Early)— 
Deep green, practically free from ridg- 
es. 7 in. long. Vines produce freely. 55 
days. 
Long Green Improved—Black spined, 
good pickling. Grows 10 to 15 in. long. 
70 days. 
National Pickling—Rich dark green. 
Straight and rather blunt at ends but 
not chunky. Best all-around pickler. 
55 days. 
Straight Eight, w.s——Unsurpassed as 
slicing cucumber. All-America Selec- 
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CORN: 
Ioana 
CARROT 
Nantes 
tion. 212-lb. fruits, rounded at ends, 
medium green. 68 days. 
DILL 
Long Island Mammoth — Used for 
flavoring. Flat seeds have strong, bitter 
flavor. Pkt. 10c. 
EGGPLANT 
Black Beauty — Large, egg-shaped, 
smooth, very dark purple fruits. Keep 
well. Plant bears 4 to 5 fruits. Early. 
80 days. Pkt. 10c. 
ENDIVE 
Broad-Leaved Batavian or Escarole 
—Large broad leaves forming immense 
round plants up to 16 in. across. Easily 
blanched. 90 days. 
Full Heart Batavian — An improved 
and earlier Escarole. Large leaf, thick 
head. Leaves crisp and tender. 88 days. 
Large Green Curled or Giant Fringed 
Oyster—Leaves large. Finely cut and 
curled. Rich green color but blanches 
to a creamy white. 65 days. 
KALE OR BORECOLE 
Dwarf Green Curled — Hardy, large 
and very attractive bright, deep green. 
100 days. 
Dwarf Siberian—Hard and productive. 
Bluish green foliage. Leaves large and 
spreading. 65 days. 
KOHLRABI 
White Vienna Early—8 to 10-in. leaves 
on slender stems. Bulbs 2 to 3-in., glob- 
ular, light green. Crisp, tender, clear 
white flesh. 55 to 60 days. Pkt. 10c. 

LEEK 
“Large American Flag—An early, pop- 
ular variety, with thick, long white 
stems. Leaves large and drooping, me- 
dium green. 130 days. Pkt. 10c. 
LETTUCE 
Cos or Romaine 
Dark Green Cos—Self folded loaf- 
shaped head. White leaves with faint 
tinge of green. Very crisp. 84 days. 
White Paris or Trianon — Medium 
large self-folding, dark green, loaf- 
shaped heads. Greenish-white, well 
blanched interior. 66 days. 
Head 
Big Boston or Mammoth Boston— 
Popular for cold frame forcing and 
outside culture. Medium, compact 
heads with creamy yellow heart. 
Smooth, glossy leaves, edges wavy, 
and slightly tinged with reddish brown. 
75 days. 
Iceberg—Late, large variety. Compact 
heads, crumpled, crisp and sweet. 
Leaves light green, slightly brown on 
edges. 85 days. 
Great Lakes—All-America award. An 
outstanding new Iceberg or Crisp-head 
type. A summer lettuce that stands 
heat well and is very resistant to tip 
burn. Heads medium size, solid, crisp. 
New York No. 12—The standard crisp- 
head lettuce. Large globular shaped 
head, dark green with blanched, silvery 
white heart. Successfully grown out- 
doors spring, summer and fall. 85 days. 
Loose Leaved Varieties 
Black Seeded Simpson—Light green, 
frilled and crumpled. 45 days. 
Chicken—Produces largest amount of 
leaves of any lettuce. Fast-growing.. 
For poultry and rabbit feeding. 40 days. 
Grand Rapids—Erect, compact, plants. 
Light green, broad heavily fringed. 
For forcing or early planting outside. 
43 days. 
Prize Head—Early non-heading sort. 
Medium sized plants, crisp and tender. 
Color light brown on a medium green 
base. Leaves frilled at edges, and 
crumpled. 47 days. 
Simpson’s Early Curled—Also called 
Early Curled Silesia. Early hardy and 
dependable. Non-heading. Leaves large 
frilled, crumpled, light green; form a 
compact bunch at center. 45 days. 

Especially RECOMMENDED 
PEPPER, World Beater 
A large, handsome pepper that grows to 
5 in. long, 32 in. diameter. Three- or 
four-lobed, with very thick, mild and 
sweet flesh. Fruif is glossy green chang- 
ing to dull red when ripe. Plants are 
vigorous and productive. 



ENDIVE, Deep Heart Fringed 
Favorite of French chefs for green salads. 
This improved strain has full, deep, com- 
pact heart and thick, green leaves curled 
at the edges, blanched at the center. 
Can be sown early, as soon, as ground 
can be worked, or later for main crop. 
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